3M 02538 216U Series Gold Abrasive Sheet, P500 Grit, 9" Width x 11" Length, Aluminum Oxide, Pack of 50

3M 02538 216U Series Gold Abrasive Sheet, P500 Grit, 9" Width x 11" Length, Aluminum Oxide, Pack of 50

• 3M 02538 Gold Abrasive Sheet 216U is a P500 aluminum oxide sanding sheet designed for dry hand sanding and fine surface preparation in collision repair. Its open coat construction and A-weight paper backing help provide a smooth finish while reducing loading during primer sanding and final refinement work.
• Features:
  • Open coat aluminum oxide abrasive helps reduce loading and maintain more consistent sanding performance during finishing work.
  • P500 grit supports fine surface refinement and primer sanding when a smoother finish is needed before paint application.
  • A-weight paper backing provides flexibility for hand sanding on flat panels and contoured surfaces.
  • 9" x 11" sheet size offers full sheet coverage for manual sanding in automotive repair and surface preparation tasks.
  • Designed for collision repair applications, including primer sanding and final surface preparation before coating or paint steps.
• Specifications:
  • Manufacturer: 3M
  • Part Number: 02538
  • MPN: 02538
  • UPC: 00051131025387
  • Product Name: Gold Abrasive Sheet 216U
  • Size: 9" Width x 11" Length
  • Grit: P500
  • Grade: Medium
  • Abrasive Material: Aluminum Oxide
  • Backing Material: Paper
  • Backing Weight: A-weight
  • Color: Gold
  • Sanding Type: Dry
  • Quantity: 50 sheets per pack
  • System Compatibility or Application: Designed for hand sanding and fine surface preparation in collision repair, especially for primer sanding and final refinement before paint.
• The 3M 02538 Gold Abrasive Sheet 216U can also be referred to as P500 abrasive sheet, gold paper sanding sheet, aluminum oxide sanding sheet, automotive primer sanding sheet, and 9" x 11" abrasive sheet.

3M is a global manufacturer of abrasives, adhesives, safety products, and industrial materials. Its abrasives portfolio includes sheets, rolls, discs, and related sanding products used in automotive, industrial, and repair applications.

Q: Is this abrasive sheet intended for wet or dry sanding?
A: This sheet is specified for dry sanding applications.

Q: What kind of work is P500 grit suited for?
A: P500 grit is commonly used for fine refinement and primer sanding when preparing a surface for paint or other finishing steps.

Q: Does this SKU include different components or just identical sheets?
A: This SKU contains identical abrasive sheets only, with 50 sheets per pack, so an Includes section is not applicable.